Georgia Habeas Corpus Petition Attorneys
Nationwide, prisoners convicted of non-capital offenses file more than 17,000 federal habeas corpus petitions annually. Of these, less than four-tenths of one percent of are successful. Though specific figures for Georgia are not available, the percentage that succeed in any state are low. If you are to succeed in a federal habeas corpus petition, your petition must be based on real issues involving the prisoner's conviction or sentence. The petition must be thoroughly grounded in fact and supported by cogent legal arguments and evidence.
Marcia Shein has been representing clients in habeas corpus and appellate matters since 1992. Ms. Shein will pursue all possible avenues of post-conviction relief in your case based on the firm's assessment of viable issues.
Contact the Law Firm of Shein and Brandenburg to schedule a consultation about your legal matter.
Habeas Corpus in the 21st Century
In 1996, the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) was enacted. This law made sweeping changes in the federal habeas corpus statute, and in some significant ways, it limited the ability of prisoners to obtain relief. Several aspects of AEDPA pose complex interpretational problems. If you are seeking habeas corpus relief, you need an attorney who is knowledgeable in relevant case law.
In federal cases, you have one year from the date of final adjudication to seek relief under AEDPA. You should obtain experienced legal counsel as soon as possible.
Our firm has extensive experience in all aspects of habeas corpus law as it is being interpreted today. We can prepare petitions and address issues in matters involving habeas petitions under the following sections:
Section 2254 — Governs how federal courts are to regard state court adjudications.
Section 2255 — Enables a federal criminal defendant to obtain relief based on ineffectiveness of the trial lawyer or newly discovered evidence of actual relevance.
Section 2241 — Enables a federal prisoner to obtain relief in situations where the 2255 motion would be inadequate or ineffective.
The above discussion only scratches the surface regarding the many complexities of federal habeas corpus law as it is being practiced in the 21st century. For an in depth analysis of your case and your legal options, call our firm at 866-719-3420 to schedule a consultation with the Law Firm of Shein and Brandenburg and the Federal Criminal Law Center.
Representing Clients Nationwide
Federal habeas corpus attorney Marcia Shein can review your case and explain your legal options. Contact the Law Firm of Shein and Brandenburg in Atlanta, Georgia, for a consultation.
